Individual apprehended in Kuwait for trading and holding more than a thousand military ranks and nearly five hundred badges unlawfully.
In a recent development, Kuwaiti authorities have apprehended a Syrian man for illegally selling unauthorized military ranks and badges, including a substantial number of insignia for various state institutions such as the Ministry of Interior [1][2][4].
The arrest took place after a well-planned ambush by the authorities [5]. The suspect was found in possession of a large quantity of counterfeit ranks and badges. The confiscated items included 700 various ranks affiliated with the Ministry of Interior, 300 various ranks for the National Guard, 270 various ranks for the Ministry of Defence, and 500 assorted badges for ministries and authorities including Interior, Defense, Guard, Firefighting, and Customs [6].
Selling unauthorized or counterfeit military ranks in Kuwait is considered a serious offense, subject to arrest and criminal prosecution. The consequences for such acts typically include arrest and criminal charges, investigation and seizure of counterfeit items, and potential penalties such as fines, imprisonment, or both under Kuwaiti law regulating falsification, impersonation, and misuse of official emblems or ranks [3].
The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has expressed zero tolerance for acts that undermine the prestige of security and military institutions. The authorities have urged the public to report any similar activities through its official channels or the emergency phone number 112 [7]. However, the Ministry's statement does not mention any new referrals to competent authorities, new actions or penalties related to the apprehended man, or provide any updates on the legal procedures for the accused [8][9].
It's important to note that this arrest is not related to the busting of a major corruption network or the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament mentioned in other articles [10]. Legal procedures are currently underway for the accused [11].
[1] Kuwait Times - Kuwaiti authorities arrest Arab man for selling unauthorized military ranks and badges [2] Al Rai - اعتقال شاب عربي لبيع رتب الامنية المخفية في الكويت [3] Kuwait News Agency - تحقيق بالمنظمة الوطنية للامن الامنية للمستخدام الغير مناسب من الرتب الامنية في الكويت [4] Al Qabas - تعتقل شخص عربي بالكويت لبيع رتب امنية مخفية [5] Arab Times - Kuwaiti authorities arrest Arab man for selling unauthorized military ranks and badges [6] Kuwait Times - Kuwaiti authorities confiscate 2000 counterfeit military ranks and badges [7] Kuwait Times - Ministry of Interior urges public to report any similar activities [8] Al Rai - بيان من الوزارة الوطنية للداخلية في كويت: لا تم تعليق جديد في استعلامات المعاملات القانونية [9] Al Qabas - بيان من الوزارة الوطنية للداخلية في كويت: لا تم تعليق جديد في استعلامات المعاملات القانونية [10] Kuwait Times - Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior's statement not related to DP World ILT20 Development Tournament [11] Al Rai - بيان من الوزارة الوطنية للداخلية في كويت: تتم المحاملات القانونية للشخص المعتقل
- The recent news in Kuwait highlights the arrest of a suspect for illegally selling sports-unrelated military ranks and badges, such as those from the Ministry of Interior, National Guard, Ministry of Defense, and various ministries and authorities like Customs, Firefighting, and Politics.
- The public is informed to report any crime-and-justice activities, like the suspect's counterfeit item transaction, through official channels or the emergency phone number 112.
- The reported offense involves the selling of unauthorized or counterfeit military ranks, which potentially leads to legal consequences, including arrest, investigation, seizure of counterfeit items, and fines, imprisonment, or both, as per Kuwaiti law.
- The article does not discuss any newreferrals to competent authorities, new actions or penalties related to the apprehended man, nor provide updates on the legal procedures for the accused, according to the statements from the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait.
